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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY opportunity. engagement. discovery. Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them. Russell H. Conwell, founder of Temple College ESTABLISHED 1884 TABLE of CONTENTS About the University 2 Institutional Overview 3 Values and Mission Statement 4 Opportunity. Engagement. Discovery. 5 Finances 6 Areas of Focus 8 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism 8 Strategic Planning 9 The Temple Family 10 Students 11 Faculty 12 Staff and Administration 14 Alumni 14 Board of Trustees 15 Community 16 Workforce Development 16 Health, Education and the Arts 17 Quality of Life 18 Sustainability 19 Academics 20 Research 22 Temple Health 24 Campus Development 26 Athletics 28 The 12th President 30 Opportunities and Challenges 32 Qualifications and Personal Characteristics 34 OVERVIEW INSTITUTIONAL comprehensive institution, Temple within 200 miles of the city— University is a national leader in education, making Philadelphia a prominent hub A research and healthcare and prepares for arts and culture, history, sports, the largest body of professional practitioners in dining and entertainment, retail, Pennsylvania. Temple enrolls over 37,000 students, transit and travel, and of course, employs more than 8,700 faculty and staff, and has education. Philadelphia has more over 340,000 living alumni worldwide. Temple public art than any other U.S. city, about the offers over 600 academic programs from 17 schools including nearly 4,000 murals that and colleges across eight campuses. The main grace buildings across the city, com- campus is located in Philadelphia, the center of municating the essence and values UNIVERSITY economic activity in the state of Pennsylvania, home of each neighborhood, and the city to five Fortune 1000 companies, and a city designated boasts one of the largest contiguous as an emerging biotechnology hub. Temple is home urban park areas in the United States. to world-class faculty, nationally and internationally Temple University seeks a bold, inspirational leader with a proven recognized academic departments and programs, The grit, innovative entrepreneurial and a diverse student body that is inclusive of students spirit and dogged toughness of the city track record of achievement as its 12th president. The university from across the nation and the globe. of Philadelphia are embodied in the values is searching for a visionary and a compelling chief executive, an and culture intrinsic to Temple University. Temple’s R1 research portfolio, with $284 million in outstanding communicator, and an innovative and collaborative total expenditures for 2019, has more than doubled trailblazer who can build bridges with the many constituencies in the last eight years. The Carnegie Classification of Temple enrolls over Institutions of Higher Education designates Temple of Temple and elevate the university to its next level of greatness. as an R1 university in the “highest research activity” 37,000 category. Temple’s 17 schools and colleges offer students associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral (research and practice) degrees, as well as postbaccalaureate employs more than and graduate-level certificates. Since its founding in 1884, Temple University has remained committed to 8,700 providing superior educational opportunities for academically talented and highly In addition to its Main Campus in North Philadelphia, faculty and staff motivated students regardless of their backgrounds or means. Temple’s steadfast Temple has other locations in the city: Temple University Center City; the Health Sciences Center, over commitment to providing access and opportunity reinforces its purpose and also in North Philadelphia; and the School of priorities as an urban public research university. Now celebrating its 135th year, Podiatric Medicine near Philadelphia’s historic 340,000 the university remains committed to the ideals upon which it was founded. district. Regional campuses are located in Ambler living alumni worldwide and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the university over hosts international campuses in Tokyo and Rome. Temple University Japan, the university’s only academic 600 programs Middle States designated branch campus, recently moved to a new building on the campus of Showa Women’s University in Tokyo. schools and 17 colleges Temple University sits in the heart of Philadelphia— the first World Heritage City in the United States and the second largest city on the East Coast. Eighteen campuses Fortune 500 companies are within an hour’s drive 8 of Philadelphia, and a total of 45 million people live 2 3 TEMPLE VALUES AND MISSION STATEMENT Founded in 1884, Temple’s official motto— Temple’s history began Perseverantia Vincit, or when its founder—Russell Perseverance Conquers— Conwell—began tutoring reflects its students’ drive working-class people at night. to succeed and their ability In 1888, Conwell received to turn opportunities into a charter of incorporation accomplishments. Conwell’s OPPORTUNITY. for “The Temple College,” purpose was to provide Temple University is committed founded on the vision of education to those who lacked ENGAGEMENT. to the ideals upon which it was providing superior educational access. Temple’s earliest founded, which include opportunities for academically students were often referred providing access to excellent, DISCOVERY. affordable higher education that talented and highly motivated to as “night owls,” giving rise prepares students for careers, students regardless of their to the school’s mascot and further learning and active citizenship; backgrounds or financial means. team name, the Owls. Temple University educates a vibrant student body and creates creating a collaborative community new knowledge through innovative teaching, cutting-edge of outstanding faculty and staff who foster inclusion and encourage the research, and other creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. aspirations of Temple students; and Its urban setting provides transformative opportunities for engaged scholarship; experiential learning; and discovery of self, promoting service and engagement throughout Philadelphia, the others and the world. Temple opens its doors to a diverse community Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, of learners and scholars who strive to make the possible real. the nation and the world. 4 5 The university has an FY2021 operating budget Thirty percent of the 2020 first-year class is of $1.15 billion, of which 14% or $158.2 million first-generation students, and nearly 41.7% came from its state appropriation. At $925.3 of students identify as individuals of color. million, tuition and fees represent Temple’s largest source of revenue, accounting for At Temple, much is made possible by the 80% of the operating budget. Facilities and generosity of donors, including its more than administrative (F&A) recovery on grants, and 340,000 alumni. 2020 saw record-breaking other sources make up the remaining 6% of giving totals. When life was disrupted by operating revenue. In FY2015, Temple moved COVID-19 in the spring of 2020, the Temple from a central expenditure-based budget model community was hit hard. Donors rallied behind to a decentralized responsibility-centered Temple, giving generously in support of management (RCM) budgeting methodology. students, at-risk North Philadelphia neighbors and frontline responders. Bolstered by a huge FINANCES In fall 2019, Temple enrolled 4,967 new first- outpouring of support and a commitment to year students, with an admission rate of 60%, furthering Temple’s educational mission, and it welcomed 2,210 transfer students. donations to Temple reached record levels in Twenty-nine percent of the 2019 first-year class fiscal year 2020, totaling over $107 million, is first-generation students, and nearly 39% of surpassing the previous fundraising record The university has an FY2021 students identify as individuals of color. set in fiscal year 2018 by more than $9 million. operating budget of In fall 2020, Temple enrolled 4,860 new first- Temple’s current endowment is approximately year students, with an admission rate of 71%, $604 million. $ and it welcomed 1,703 transfer students. 1.15 billion 14% or $158.2 million came from its state appropriation 80% or $925.3 million came from tuition and fees Facilities and administrative (F&A) recovery on grants, and other sources make up the remaining 6% of operating revenue Donations to Temple reached record levels in fiscal year 2020, totaling over $107 million 6 7 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ANTI-RACISM focus Temple University is committed to building a diverse Temple University has long been known for the distinct strength of its diverse student body. In educational community founded Philadelphia, Temple Owls have always been of on respect, open-mindedness and recognized as hardworking, motivated and the appreciation of others. self-starting students from all backgrounds who make the most of every opportunity and take Its policies, practices and programs exemplify pride in the accomplishments they have achieved. the commitment to civility, nondiscrimination Temple has a demonstrated and serious com- and pluralism, encouraging dialogue that builds mitment to sustaining and nurturing a strong and meaningful and collaborative relationships inclusive campus community, capitalizing on throughout the university and its community. its demographic diversity to inspire meaningful areas The Strategic Temple holds fast to the shared responsibility to engagement